Get to know your new BlackBerry Torch 9850

For more information and support for your BlackBerry Torch 9850 , please visit .com/gettingstarted

1. Check with your service provider for roaming arrangements, service plans, 6. Slacker Radio application for BlackBerry only available in North America. supported features and services. 7. Use only those accessories approved by Research In Motion®. Using any accessories not 2. Requires activation with appropriate data plan. Check with your service provider approved by Research In Motion with your BlackBerry smartphone may invalidate any for availability, costs and restrictions. approval or warranty applicable to your BlackBerry smartphone and may be dangerous.

3. BlackBerry Radio application only available in North America. 8. Requires a ® enabled device with A2DP stereo Bluetooth profile.

4. BlackBerry Podcasts application only available in North America. 9. The BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone accepts microSD cards up to 32GB in size; the amount of storage is determined by card capacity. MicroSD cards may 5. Music Storefront will be available for download in the following countries at launch: be sold separately. US, UK, France, and Germany. Additional regions to follow.

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RIM03059 Thank you for purchasing the all-touch BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone.

Your BlackBerry® Torch™ 9850 smartphone fuses all the power of BlackBerry® with the thrill of the all-touch design and smoother, faster BlackBerry® 7 OS. So like you, it’s ready to work hard all day and still break free for fun. Reach out and touch your photos, videos, games and apps – all your content comes to life on the new 3.7 inch display, powered by Liquid Graphics™, the biggest ever on a BlackBerry® smartphone. Inside, the 1.2 GHz processor keeps pace with everything you do. So whether you’re creating opportunities, connections, moments or just a great new playlist, you’ll also be creating the one thing we all strive for – balance. Contents

4 Explore your new BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone 6 Set up your email and get connected 8 BlackBerry® Messenger 12 Handy shortcuts 18 BlackBerry® Desktop Software 20 Discover BlackBerry App World™ 22 Multimedia at your fingertips 26 Managing your music 28 Accessorizing Explore your new BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone

Lock the screen

Notification LED

Headset jack

Volume up Mute Touch screen Volume down USB port

Trackpad Convenience Key Move around the screen Take a picture Select an item You can customize this key Send key Escape key Make/answer a call Move back a screen Menu key End/Power key Open a menu Hold to turn on/off Microphone End a call Return to Home screen

4 Get to know your new BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone blackberry.com/gettingstarted 5 Set up your email and get connected

1. Add or create an 2. In the setup 5. Click the Email 6. Type the email email address menu, click Service Provider address and using the Setup Email Accounts. (i.e., @yahoo.com) password for the Icon located on you want to add to account, and the Home screen. your smartphone. click Continue. If your Email Service Provider is not listed, click Other to input your email address.

3. Select the type of 4. Sign in using your 7. Activation is now 8. Click Continue email account you BlackBerry® ID. complete. Click to complete want to set up. Close to exit after activation of your activation, or click Instant Messaging Continue to set account. up an Instant Messaging account under the same account name.

6 Get to know your new BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone blackberry.com/gettingstarted 7 BlackBerry Messenger

Chat with your friends in real-time on BBM™. Connect with friends and family 5. Press the key, and click Save. instantly, and keep it personal with BlackBerry® Groups, so you can chat with everyone you want at once. Adding a contact is as easy as scanning their barcode.1,2 Display your profile barcode

Want to share your contact information with other BlackBerry users? Just display the Change your display picture or display name barcode for your BBM profile on your smartphone. Your BlackBerry smartphone friends Personalize your BBM with a display picture to show off your sense of humor or share can scan your barcode and add you to their BBM Contact List in a snap. a special moment. Then, add a personal message to tell the world how you’re feeling 1. On the Home screen, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon. or what you’re doing. 2. On the Contact List screen, press the key. 1. On the Home screen, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon. 3. Click View My Profile. 2. On the Contact List screen, press the key. 4. Click the Show button under PIN Barcode. 3. Click View My Profile.

4. Perform any of the following actions: • To change your display picture, click on the Display Picture box. Select a new picture. If necessary, center the picture in the box. Press the key. Click Crop and Save.

• To change your display name, type a new name in the Display Name box.

8 Get to know your new BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone blackberry.com/gettingstarted 9 Add a contact by scanning a barcode Create a BBM Group

When you want to add another BlackBerry smartphone user’s contact information, Create personal groups of friends, family or coworkers with the BlackBerry Groups feature you don’t need to type it in – just scan it. on BBM. Share pictures, lists, appointments and more. A group can contain up to 30 1. On the Home screen, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon. members and can include members who are not part of your BlackBerry Messenger contacts.

2. On the Contact List screen, press the key. 1. On the Home screen, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon.

3. Click Invite to BBM. 2. On the Contact List screen, press the key.

4. Click Scan a PIN barcode. 3. Click New Group.

5. Click Start Scanning. 4. Type a name for the group. Type a description that people see when they receive the invitation to the group. 6. Hold your smartphone so that all four corners of the barcode appear on your screen. Continue to hold the smartphone until you hear the success beep. 5. Change the Group Icon field.

You can also add a contact by typing their name, phone number, email or PIN. Even 6. To prevent members from inviting other people to the group, communicate with people who don’t own a BlackBerry smartphone: just add them as change the Allow non-admin members to invite others field to No. a BBM contact and SMS text message them. You can do it right from your BBM screen. 7. Click Create Group.

® Please note: Your BlackBerry smartphone must be running BlackBerry Device Software version 5.0 or later. For more BlackBerry Messenger support info, please visit: blackberry.com/bbm

10 Get to know your new BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone blackberry.com/gettingstarted 11 Handy shortcuts

Using shortcuts to get things done on your BlackBerry Torch 9850 Phone shortcuts helps you save time by allowing you to perform routine actions quicker. Take advantage of these shortcuts to use your smartphone’s advanced phone features. With a few easy clicks, you can mute Navigation and personalization shortcuts a call, set a speed dial and even change up your ring tone. Day to day functions on your BlackBerry Torch are a breeze.

Use these quick tips to switch apps, change font, change wallpapers To: Do: and more. Then show others how you use your device like a pro. Check your voice mail From the Home screen, press the key. Press and hold 1. From the Home screen, press the key. Press the key Change your ring tone To: Do: > Tap Phone Ring Tones. Switch to the Favorites, Media, Send an incoming call to voice mail On the Home screen, slide your finger right or left. Press and hold the Volume Down key on the right side of your Downloads and Frequent views when your BlackBerry smartphone smartphone. is inserted in a holster Switch applications Press and hold the key. Select an app. From the Home screen, press the key. Press and hold the Change font size or style Tap the Setup icon. Tap Fonts. Set speed dial for a contact number key that you would like to assign speed dial to. Change convenience keys Tap the Setup icon, Tap Convenience Key. During a call, press the Mute button on the device screen. Mute a call Exit/Close a program Press the key. Tap Close or Shut Down, depending on program. Press it again to turn off mute. Add an app to the Favorites view Highlight an app. Press the key > Tap Mark as Favorite. Change options for the Home On the Home screen, press the key > Tap Options. screen such as the wallpaper

12 Get to know your new BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone blackberry.com/gettingstarted 13 Keyboard and typing shortcuts Music and video shortcuts

The full power of touch paired with the enhanced virtual keyboard Your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone supports the most offers you a smooth typing experience on your BlackBerry Torch 9850 popular types of audio and video files. Watch your videos or listen smartphone. Follow these easy shortcuts and tap your way to faster to your tunes with your favorite headphones. These shortcuts emails, BBM messages and more. will get you started.

To: Do: To: Do:

Tap a text field or tap the Show Keyboard icon at the bottom Press and hold the Volume Up or Volume Down key on the right Show the virtual keyboard Play the previous or next song of the screen. side of your smartphone.

Touch the top of the keyboard and slide your finger quickly down Press the Mute key on the right of your smartphone. Press the Hide the keyboard Pause an audio or video file the screen. Mute key again to resume playing.

Touch and hold the Shift key until the lock indicator appears on the Play all of your songs on shuffle In the Media folder, tap the Music icon. Tap Shuffle Songs. Turn on CAP lock screen. To turn off CAP lock, tap theShift key again. In the Media folder, tap the Video Camera icon. Press the Record a video Tap the 123 Symbol key. Tap the number. To show the standard Trackpad to record. Type a number in a text field keys again, tap the ABC key. Tap the 123 Symbol key. If the symbol key you’re looking for isn’t Type a symbol displayed, tap the More Symbols key.

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Capture images that awe and delight. Your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone comes with a 5MP camera that has advanced features like face detection and image stabilization to capture a great picture every time. Follow these easy shortcuts to get you started.

To: Do:

Take a picture Press the Right Convenience key. Zoom in or out Press the Volume Up or Volume Down keys on the right side before taking a picture of your smartphone.

Change the camera scene mode Tap the Scene Modes key in the camera screen. Select the before taking a picture mode you want to use.

Touch the picture with your finger and thumb and pinch them Zoom in and out of a picture together or apart. Double-tap to fit the screen. Move between pictures Swipe left or right. Set a picture as your wallpaper Tap a picture, press the key. Tap Set As Wallpaper.

16 BlackBerry Desktop Software

Keep your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone up to date and loaded with everything you Transfer media between your BlackBerry smartphone love. Simple to install and easy to use, BlackBerry Desktop Software lets you synchronize and your computer your personal information and manage your BlackBerry smartphone with automatic Sync your music, photos and videos to and from your BlackBerry smartphone. It’s easy backups and updates. And with built-in BlackBerry® Media Sync, you can sync all your to import your desktop iTunes or Windows Media® music files, so you can listen to the favorite music, pictures and videos in a few easy steps. tunes you want, and carry your photos and videos with you wherever you go. Update your BlackBerry Device Software 1. Connect your smartphone to your computer using the USB cable.

Updating your BlackBerry Device Software keeps your smartphone running smoothly 2. On your smartphone, in the dialog box that appears, select any of the file transfer options. and gives you easy access to new applications and features. 3. On your computer, open the BlackBerry Desktop Software.

1. Connect your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer using the USB cable. 4. Click the Media Transfer option under Media Sync 2. On the Home screen of the BlackBerry Desktop Software, click Update my device. that best suits what you want to do.

3. To download an update, click Get update. For more information or to download BlackBerry Desktop Software, visit: blackberry.com/desktop 4. Click Install update. When you receive a confirmation message that the update is complete, you can disconnect your smartphone.

18 Get to know your new BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone blackberry.com/gettingstarted 19 Discover BlackBerry App World

At BlackBerry App World, discover incredible apps that give you easy access to all the Find your new favorite apps fast: It’s easy to discover the latest apps, starting right on the information you want and need, and find new ways to amplify your productivity. Then kick BlackBerry App World home screen, where rotating banners show off all that’s new and back and find the hottest games and entertainment apps that help you stay connected exciting. Apps, games and themes now have their own channels, so you can get to what with the world. you want even faster.

For more information or to download BlackBerry App World, visit: Scan it. Now get it: When you come across a barcode associated with a BlackBerry blackberry.com/appworld app you’re interested in – on the web, at an event or in print – just scan it, and BlackBerry App World finds it for you. You can check out details on the app, read reviews and even download it right then and there.

Easy payment options: BlackBerry App World lets you get the apps you want in the way that’s most convenient for you. Purchase apps using PayPal®, credit card or charge them straight to your wireless bill. So you can just browse and download in a few clicks.1,2

204 Get to know your new BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone blackberry.com/gettingstarted 21 Multimedia at your fingertips

Let the vibrant display and crystal-clear sound on your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone ignite your imagination. You’ll get a smoother, more fluid touch experience using Liquid Graphics. And scrolling through your music is as easy as swiping through album art.

Enjoy multimedia out of the box

Video: With HD video recording and crisp, clear playback, the BlackBerry Torch 9850 is a natural-born entertainer. And you can instantly share the videos you’ve captured with the world using the integrated YouTube® video uploader.2

Music: Enjoy browsing through your music, and find songs or artists fast. The media player on your BlackBerry Torch 9850 lets you recognize album art easily. And the built-in BlackBerry® Radio app lets you listen to free radio stations on the go.3

Podcasts: With the built-in BlackBerry® Podcasts app you can search, browse, subscribe to and enjoy free audio and video entertainment. Choose from arts, business, comedy, news and more.4 For more information visit: blackberry.com/podcasts

22 Get to know your new BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone blackberry.com/gettingstarted 23 Add to your collection

Music Storefront: A powerful new way to discover, purchase and enjoy music on BlackBerry smartphones. With Music Storefront, you get access to Amazon’s huge catalog at competitive prices. Plus, you can easily integrate the songs you purchase into your playlists and keep your friends posted on what you’re listening to.5 For more information, visit: blackberry.com/amazonmp3

Slacker Radio: Listen to over 100 stations on your smartphone for free. Create your own custom stations, so you’re always tuned in to the beats you love. And with a Radio Plus subscription, the music can be stored right on your smartphone, so you can listen to your songs anytime, anywhere.6

For more information on multimedia, visit: blackberry.com/multimediahub

25 Managing your music

Create, edit and organize your music through playlists on your BlackBerry Torch 9850 • To create an automatic playlist, click Automatic Playlist. smartphone. Make a playlist for every occasion, so you know exactly where to find the Type a name for the playlist. Click the Plus Sign (+) to add tunes that suit your party or your mood. criteria for artists, albums, or genres.

3. Press the key > Click Save. Create a playlist You can build a playlist by manually adding songs. Or create Add a song that is playing to a playlist an automatic playlist by specifying criteria for artists, albums Build playlists on the fly. If you’re listening to a song from or genres of music, so songs that meet your criteria are your collection that you love, go ahead and add it to a playlist. added automatically. 1. When playing a song, press the key. 1. In the Media folder, click the Music icon. Click Add To Playlist. 2. Click Playlists > New Playlist. 2. Click a playlist. • To create a standard playlist, click Standard Playlist. Type a name for the playlist. Click Add Songs. Click a song.

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Suit your BlackBerry Torch 9850 to your style with BlackBerry® Authentic Accessories.7

Dress it up: Combine functionality and style with BlackBerry cases, holsters and skins. They all feature a durable exterior in your choice of colors, along with a soft interior that protects your smartphone.

Multimedia, enhanced: Make your videos, music and pictures part of your day, every day, with BlackBerry multimedia accessories. Like the BlackBerry® Premium Stereo Headset that can turn wherever you are into a listening lounge. And the BlackBerry® Music Gateway lets you play and control your music wirelessly on your home sound system.8

Expandable memory: Take more of what you love with you. And don’t worry about running out of room to store your songs, videos and pictures. When your collection grows, just pop in a new microSD card to hold more of your favorite media files.9

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